The Research and Development Manager shall be innovative, self-motivated, team-oriented individual. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on manager that possesses the skills and fortitude to work in a fast paced environment. The R&D Manager will be responsible for designing and leading R&D processes and managing R&D staff and ensuring the smooth transfer of new know-how and technology to other groups or departments involved in innovation.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for development of new products based on interaction with sales and marketing
- Ensure all products are developed in accordance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements from concept to commercialization
- Identifies opportunities to improve existing processes or products to meet standards and budget requirements
- Interaction with internal departments and outside vendors as projects dictate
- Participates in all aspects of the product formula scale up process; development of production process, supervise plant trials, shelf life evaluation, and coordination of product data to QA and Production
- Oversees regulatory compliance when developing new product labels and any required label changes
- Directly supervises all R&D staff, organizes work flow, processes, procedures in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws
- Manage department budget
Additional Responsibilities Include:
- Perform other job duties as assigned
- Follow all company food safety and safety policies and procedures
- May be required to work in excess of 40 hours as business needs require
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Four year BS degree, Masters a plus
- Five years plus experience in food manufacturing, minimum of 3 years supervisor experience
- Record of successful product development and product improvement
- Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory, labeling laws, HACCP
- Excellent people skills
- Self-directed, ability to work independently and as a team member
- Strong collaboration skills – ability to work well cross functionally
- Innovative thinker that can generate new ideas for product development and improvement
- Advanced project management and organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and Genesis
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How To Apply
Please submit a resume or application, along with salary requirements to:
Stonewall Kitchen
2 Stonewall Lane
York, ME 03909
Attn: Human Resources
Fax: 207.351.1547
Email: jamminjobs@stonewallkitchen.com
Our Employment Application can be downloaded here.
Stonewall Kitchen, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religious affiliation, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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